August 5th is the most important holiday of the year for all you seafood fanatics!
Many coveted New York restaurants are offering special deals so diners can get the most bang for their buck—or scrumptious oyster meat, for their buck.
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We’ve rounded up the best places to celebrate National Oyster Day in NYC (and out east!)
Marseille
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630 9th Ave, Manhattan/Website
Now in its 20th year, longstanding Hell's Kitchen favorite and French brasserie Marseille, offers their famed oyster happy hour. Daily from 3:30 PM-6:30 PM, this upscale bistro features Connecticut Blue Point Oysters for $1.50 a piece! To complement this zesty flavor, guests can enjoy their selection of cocktails, or order happy hour French classics such as escargot, housemade pate, and eggplant caviar. There's nothing more boujee than an Oyster happy hour, and we are here for it.
Hortus NYC
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271 5th Ave, Manhattan/Website
The Michelin-recognized Hortus NYC is a stylish, modern Asian restaurant that emphasizes a design-forward atmosphere and a menu of carefully curated dishes that blend the flavors of Southeast Asia. In celebration of National Oyster Day, diners can dive into the Raw Bar, which highlights selections from the East and West coasts. Depending on your palette, you can choose from the East coast Island Creek oysters (half a dozen $14, 1 dozen $26, 2 dozen $45), or West Coast Kumamoto oysters (one $4, half dozen $24, 1 dozen $45). To complement these favors, guests can indulge in Soju cocktails, a low ABV, authentic Korean liquor.
The Clam
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420 Hudson Street, Manhattan/Website
The Clam, a West Village neighborhood locale by Executive Chef and co-owner Mike Price and Joey Campanaro, celebrates seasonal market-driven ingredients. This cozy, clam and oyster-focused seafood restaurant showcases and sources the best seafood from the Eastern and Western seaboards. Unsurprisingly, the raw bar at The Clam is an absolute must. This menu staple offers a variety of oysters from the east and west coasts, serving them with chili-lime mignonette for an even sexier bite.
Limani New York
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45 Rockefeller Plaza, Manhattan/Website
Located in the heart of Rockefeller Center, Limani offers a seafood-centric menu with a full raw bar. The state-of-the-art raw showcases oyster selections that span coast to coast. Diners can indulge in East Coast Blue Point oysters (half dozen $21 or 1 dozen $42) or West Coast Kumamoto oysters (half dozen $24, 1 dozen $48). Limani’s beverage program provides an array of Greek White Wines that perfectly compliment the salty tones of the oysters.
Crabby Jerry’s
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111 Main Street, Greenport/Website
If you’re heading out East, Crabby Jerry’s, a part of Claudio's legacy, is offering $15 Oyster Shooters. Yes, you heard us, oysters and alcohol. Name a better combination, we'll wait. The shooters consist of fresh local oysters, Deep Eddy Vodka, and Crabby Jerry’s special spicy blood Mary mix. This seafood joint’s menu also features raw and chilled dozen or half dozen North Fork oysters served with tangy mignonette. If you’re feeling adventurous, try the decadent Oyster Rockefeller loaded with spinach, garlic, and asiago cheese. There’s absolutely nothing to be crabby about at Crabby Jerry’s.
Don’t be shellfish, and split a dozen oysters with your gal pals.
Photography by: Maya Katkova
